"Handwoven News" - October 2008

It has been a long time since I sent my first newsletter.  I had hoped to send out newsletters quarterly, but my Certificate of Excellence work took control of the last year.

I am a Master Weaver

For six years I have been working on my Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving.  In November 2006 I passed Level I and in October 2008 I passed Level II.  It has been a very rewarding process for me to go through.

The sample requirements of Level I required me to do some weave structures that I had on my "to get to someday list" and some that I would never have tried if they were not part of the requirements.   The Leno Scarves I have here on the website are a product of the leno sample I wove.  (I just completed 12 more and will be adding them soon.)

Level II is a Specialized Study of the weaver's choice.  I explored the mysteries of Diversified Plain Weave, a little used weave structure and found some interesting things out about it.  I have been posting pictures of my projects for Level II on my blog http://handwoven-thoughts.com/wp/   As a result of this study, I have some napkins, table runners and 3 scarves to add to my website.  I will be taking pictures and will let you know when I have them listed.

Custom Baby BlanketsBaby Blanket

In my last news letter I had just woven a group of Baby Blankets.  I am going to be weaving more in November 2008 and will also be offering Custom Baby Blankets.  Just let me know your choice of pattern and color and I will weave a special baby blanket just for you.  

Be sure to order in October 2008 so I can be sure to have the yarn color you want.  The earlier you order, the sooner I can ship.

Local Shows for 2008

I will be doing a few local Holiday Shows in 2008.  You can find me at the following events:

Eagle Bazaar  November 1st & 2nd   Eagle, Idaho

Hill's Craft Show   November 15th    Boise, Idaho

Local Craft Show  November 29th & 30th      Meridian, Idaho

The Christkindel Market December (I'm researching the date)   Eagle, Idaho

See my Local Show web page for addresses and a bit more information on each event.

 

Sincerely,

Vila Cox
www.warpedandwonderful.com

 

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